Insurance Glossary

Ombud

Last reviewed 25 July 2026 · by the Savvy Insurance editorial team

What is ombud?

The National Financial Ombud settles complaints between consumers and financial institutions, including insurers, fairly and free of charge, when internal complaints fail.

Example

After his claim was rejected, he escalated the dispute to the Ombud.

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